Materials
I have drawn and painted on site for the last 30 years. In the early days, this was mostly in my sketchbook, but in the last decade, I have shifted to using an easel—this has made my work move in ways I never intended. It’s a whispered truth from one artist to another, typically starting with the phrase, “When I began to go outside...”
You don’t need a sports car to get from point A to point B. It may be quicker and more luxurious, but in the end you still arrive in the same spot taking a bus. That said, and the same is true with art, your materials should be the best you can afford. However, you should also be aware that just because ...
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